As to the state of things in France, there is
only one word which will convey a true idea,--torhitraire. It is a capital Government for Louis Philip; a capital government for the Chamber of Peers ; a capital Government for the Chamber of Deputies ; a capital Go- vernment for one hundred and fifty thousand electors ; and a ca- pital Government for the Ministry that moves it all. They gather up forty millions sterling annually, and distribute it ci qui ton liar semble stud cod ot this circle of privilege and monopoly, there are thirty-four mil- lions of human beings. who count for—aothing. And there is 110 prospect of change. The SeeiN des Drills de l'llonane has thirty thousand members; but their leaders are caunaelling quiet and resigna- tion. All who take a part in public affairs and belong to the National Guard—all the active National Guard—are ill-affectioned, and would massacre the Republicans with pleasure. The regulars go for nothing. They will join the strongest ; as they have always done. Military obi:dimo is the only piney,. among them.
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